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October 01, 2023

Russia-Ukraine War

Ukraine left out in cold by US shutdown deal

By Editors Desk

US President Joe Biden hosted Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House in September

October 01, 2023

Politics

Congress Dodges Government Shutdown With Last-Minute, Short-Term Deal

The US government has avoided a federal shutdown after both House and Senate agreed on a short-term funding deal.

By Editors Desk

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Rep. Tom Emmer, the majority whip, shake hands following passage in the House of a 45-day continuing resolution on September 30, 2023 in Washington, DC. Nathan Howard—Getty Images

September 29, 2023

Politics

Prospects dim as US scrambles to avoid government shutdown

The US inched closer to a government shutdown on Friday as the prospects of a successful short-term funding deal grow bleaker.

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GETTY IMAGES / Hardline members of Kevin McCarthy's Republican House majority are refusing to back a short-term funding bill

September 27, 2023

National Security

North Korea deports American ‘asylum seeker’ soldier – media

According to Pyongyang, Travis King wanted to find refuge to escape racial discrimination

By Editors Desk

A man walks past a television showing a news broadcast featuring a photo of US soldier Travis King, who ran across the border into North Korea on July 18, 2023. © Anthony WALLACE / AFP

September 24, 2023

Foreign Policy

House Republicans, Busy Fighting One Another, Refuse to Host Zelensky

Reflections on a day of self-parody on Capitol Hill.

By Editors Desk

Seasoned Hill watchers believe that support for Ukraine is still there; the bigger problem is the American political calendar. Source photgraph by Chip Somodevilla / Getty

September 23, 2023

National Security

U.S. Provided Canada With Intelligence on Killing of Sikh Leader

U.S. intelligence gave assistance, but communications intercepted by Canada were more definitive in linking India to the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

By Editors Desk

Demonstrators outside the Consulate General of India in Vancouver after the shooting of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh separatist leader, in June. Credit...Ethan Cairns/The Canadian Press, via Associated Press

September 23, 2023

Americas

How deadly drug fentanyl became a gold mine for Mexican cartels

Fentanyl is lightweight, discreet and easy to produce and transport.

By Editors Desk

Naloxone, an opioid antidote, is used on patients who overdose. © Laurence Cuvillier, FRANCE 24

September 22, 2023

Military

U.S. fighter jet flew 100 km unpiloted, pilot tried to explain to perplexed 911 operator

Questions raised over safety of South Carolina residents after flight continued without pilot.

By Editors Desk

September 20, 2023

Military

Senate confirms top military officer, despite Tuberville's protest

Tuberville said in remarks on Wednesday that his hold will remain in place as long as the Pentagon's abortion policy stands.

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Sen. Tommy Tuberville signs an autograph for Lt. Col. Brian Miller as he visits the 187th Fighter Wing at Dannelly Field in Montgomery, Ala., on Thursday, June 3, 2021. Jake Crandall/ Advertiser

September 20, 2023

Russia-Ukraine War

US spending in Ukraine explained in four charts

The United States has poured more than a hundred billion dollars into Ukraine's effort to repel Russia's invasion, spending far more than any other nation. But as President Volodymyr Zelensky comes to Washington to ask for more, there is growing Republican scepticism about funding the war effort.

By Editors Desk

GETTY IMAGES / The US has given almost $50bn in military assistance to Ukraine

September 20, 2023

Military

Senate gets around Tuberville to confirm Joint Chiefs chairman

By Editors Desk

Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, testifies during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing to consider his nomination to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Tuesday, July 11, 2023, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

September 20, 2023

Military

Gen. Milley’s resignation leaves behind big shoes to fill

By Editors Desk

Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at a Senate hearing in 2022. (Amanda Andrade-Rhoades for The Washington Post)

September 20, 2023

Justice

Senate moving ahead on three key military nominations stalled by Tuberville delays

Schumer said earlier that Tuberville declined the opportunity because he knows he won’t get a majority to vote with him.

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Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) during a news conference at the Capitol on Tuesday. (Matt McClain/The Washington Post)

September 19, 2023

Military

Twist after US jet mysteriously vanishes

A US jet was left flying in a “zombie state” on Tuesday, as officials scrambled to locate the multimillion-dollar war machine.

By Editors Desk

The F-35 Lightning II jet is coveted by US allies around the world, especially Ukraine, with its distinctive shape and features that shield it from radar detection.

September 18, 2023

National Security

U.S. and Iran trade prisoners, signaling partial thaw in relations

The U.S.-Iran prisoner exchange, which includes a provision to unlock $6 billion in frozen Iranian oil funds, marks a major breakthrough for the bitter foes.

By Editors Desk

September 18, 2023

Society

The dream — and reality — of moving to Florida

One of the fastest-growing states in the nation is also one of the most complicated.

By Editors Desk

After a vacation to Florida, Abigail Dillon moved her family to Miami. Dillon, pictured in the city’s Wynwood arts district, is one of hundreds of thousands of people who became Floridians since 2020. Melody Timothee for Vox

September 17, 2023

Society

3 former Californians share why they decided to chase the American dream in Texas

By Editors Desk

Pengyu Cheng and his son celebrating Independence Day in Texas. Courtesy of Pengyu Cheng.

September 15, 2023

Americas

Mexico Extradites Son of Joaquín ‘El Chapo’ Guzmán to U.S.

Sinaloa Cartel leader was arrested by Mexican security forces in January

By Editors Desk

This video still, provided by the Mexican government, shows Ovidio Guzmán being detained in Mexico in 2019. PHOTO: CEPROPIE/ASSOCIATED PRESS

September 16, 2023

Society

3 men found not guilty in Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnapping plot. Who are they?

A jury acquitted three men Friday in a 2020 plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

By Editors Desk

Eric Molitor in tears when the not guilty verdict was read in the Antrim County courthouse on Sept. 15.

September 14, 2023

United States

Judge Rules DACA Program for Young Immigrants Is Still Illegal

The judge maintained that former President Obama exceeded his authority with the program, which has allowed undocumented migrants to avoid deportation.

By Editors Desk

The judge maintained that President Barack Obama exceeded his authority when he created the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program by executive action in 2012.Credit...Al Drago for The New York Times Miriam Jordan

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